Title: Hobos Pond Cottage. A pet friendly place with barbecue, laundry, pkg and A/C . - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Hobos Pond Cottage. A pet friendly place on the gorgeous Englishman River. Riverfront cottage with kitchen and patio ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23560000/23556600/23556588/bfe88299.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23560000/23556600/23556588/478c9581.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23560000/23556600/23556588/1f7f787b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23560000/23556600/23556588/90ca1652.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23560000/23556600/23556588/acd2e3e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of Hobos Pond Get Away, a pet-friendly retreat nestled on five acres along the rugged Englishman River. From your private deck, take in the tranquil views of the wild river and surrounding forest, then explore miles of scenic hiking trails or visit nearby attractions like Butterfly World and GOATS ON THE ROOF MARKET. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Air conditioning - Dryer - Parking available - Fireplace - Washer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Hobos Pond Cottage. A pet friendly place on the gorgeous Englishman River. Hobos Pond Get Away - On the Englishman River. Pet Friendly. Hobos Pond Get Way welcomes visitors from all over the world. It is a safe and picturesque place to enjoy a vacation. We welcome short stay guests. Contact us if you require a long-term stay. Vancouver Island is unique, varied and just plain beautiful! Vancouver Island is fast becoming one of British Columbia's favourite adventure playgrounds. Tiny islands, many reachable with day trips from our Hobos Pond Get Away, surround this large diverse island. Seaside towns - each with their own character offer guests a peek into this island's varied and unusual character. Vancouver Island abounds with opportunities to have the vacation of a lifetime. Allow Hobos Pond Get Away to be your jumping off point to adventure galore! Check out our reasonable rates for guests who desire a longer stay. Our well-appointed cottage is located on a five-acre property that fronts onto the beautiful Englishman River. Our large deck on the cottage offers our guests a view of the river. A five-minute hike down the bank - requiring sturdy shoes - provides our guests access to the river. A hike along the river is an exhilarating experience. The river twists and winds and has pools for swimming. Serious hikers can follow the river into the Nature Trust Park. This awesome park eventually comes out at Top Bridge Regional Park. This park is very interesting and beautiful with its many unusual potholes and a recently built suspension bridge. If you don't hike you can access Top Bridge Regional Park from the City of Parksville by car. There is a parking lot if you arrive by car. Parksville is mid island on Vancouver Island. From Parksville it takes about 20 minutes to arrive at Hobos Pond. Quick drives get guests to many delightful places on the mid island. Visit French Creek Marina. Guests can see the large fishing vessels who still ply the waters off our island. A quick trip to Goats on the Roof Market in Coombs is vibrant with tourists from all over the world. Here you can enjoy restaurants, big ice cream cones and a market with fresh fruit, vegetables and gifts. Real goats live on the roof top of the Market. Cuckoos Italian Restaurant located at the Goats on the Roof Market site and is a very beautiful place to enjoy good food within an elegant, natural and beautiful setting. If you enjoy cooking your own meals, you will love our fully functional cottage kitchen. Guests can visit the Saturday morning Errington Market, a local farmers market with a rich selection of locally grown veggies as well as locally handcrafted gifts. French Creek has a fresh seafood market if you wish to taste local sea food. During the summer months enjoy live music and concerts by the sea in the seaside park in downtown Parksville. There are many golf courses, but a recent guest said he enjoyed golfing at Fairwinds Golf Course in Nanoose. If you are in that Nanoose Fairwinds area, we recommend a visit to Moorecroft Regional Park. It has easy hiking trails and heart stopping beautiful ocean vistas. Day trips from Hobos Pond include favourite destinations such as a drive to Tofino on the West Coast or drive to Port Alberni for fish and chips at the main Wharf. Day trips to the seaside towns on the East side of the island Comox and Campbell River along the old highway are worth taking the time to visit. Or take day trips to some of the outer islands like Denman and/or Hornby Island. Beware of the ferry schedule. Make sure you know when the last ferries leave the island. You need to coordinate Hornby Island ferries and the Denman Island ferry to ensure you make the last ferry off of Denman to Vancouver Island. Or you will have to spend the night on Denman. It happened to us! A five-minute car trip from our cottage takes guests to the beautiful Englishman River Falls Provincial Park with its glorious waterfall and bridges and easy hiking trails. There are places to dive into deep, green pools and there are also some shallow pools for less intrepid swimmers. Hobos Pond cottage can host four and/or six guests comfortably. Ask the hosts if you wish to add additional guests. The cottage has a fully equipped kitchen with a washer and dryer. The living room has two leather loungers, a comfy chesterfield, and a TV where guests can watch Roku movies. The cottage has 3 queen size beds. The cottage is equipped with cable and high-speed internet suitable for guests who want to work while relaxing at Hobos Pond. The cottage is an open concept but provides privacy for all our guests. This comfortable and charming cottage shares the property with our main house but is situated far enough away to provide guests with privacy. A very sturdy oak staircase leads to the sleeping loft. The main floor has a full bathroom with a shower and a jet bathtub, and the loft has a toilet and sink so the upstairs guests don't need to take the staircase to use the bathroom during the night. This property has some dangers like a large pond and a big drop off to the river in one area which makes this property unsuitable for small children. So we only welcome guests over the age of 12 who can enjoy the property unsupervised. Come and enjoy this beautiful place with us. Welcome! Marlene and Harvey Kitchen Microwave Living/dining area Parking available Washer/dryer Barbecue grill Pet-friendly Air conditioning Dryer Outdoor space River view Beach Beach loungers Beach towels Internet Available in the cottage: Free WiFi Parking Car required Parking on site Blender Coffee grinder Coffee/tea maker Cookware, dishware, and utensils Dishwasher Electric kettle Hob Kitchen island Lobster/crab pot Microwave Oven Paper towels Refrigerator Spices Toaster Dining table Bathtub or shower Hair dryer Soap Towels provided Dining table Living room Books DVD player Games Smart TV with cable/satellite channels Outdoor areas Barbecue grill Firepit Patio Laundry Washing machine Computer monitor Desk Air conditioning Heating Snow sports gear Birdwatching nearby Cycling nearby Golfing nearby Hiking/biking trails nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Swimming nearby Wildlife walks nearby Iron/ironing board Phone ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Computer monitor - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: We do not allow smoking anywhere on the property. ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near the ocean - On a river ### Things to do - Golf - Snow sports gear - Birdwatching nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit ### General - Garden - Property does not allow children - Property located in a resort - Unit size: 1,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70970000/70963900/70963874/w1074h1433x0y0-264a96b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Recently reno'd cottage with private fenced yard, near beach, trails & village. 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special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number H953415565 ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Experience Beauty Vancouver Island Relax Explore Hobo's Pond Experience Beauty Vancouver Island Relax Explore Hobo's Pond ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C49.27850%2C-124.31366&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=FRmb890qgk_Ux_aRteHBfU_g_dU=) Errington, BC #### What's nearby - Parksville Beach - 26 min drive - 18.3 km - Parksville Community Park - 26 min drive - 18.4 km - Paradise Fun Park - 27 min drive - 18.1 km - Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara - 28 min drive - 22.8 km - Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park - 31 min drive - 24.4 km #### Getting around - Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 53 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Tim Hortons - ‬28 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬27 min drive - ‪Popeyes - ‬28 min drive - ‪Cafe Floresta - ‬26 min drive - ‪Brazen Poppy Bakery Restaurant - ‬27 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hobos Pond Cottage. A pet friendly place on the gorgeous Englishman River. pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at Hobos Pond Cottage. A pet friendly place on the gorgeous Englishman River.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Hobos Pond Cottage. A pet friendly place on the gorgeous Englishman River.? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Hobos Pond Cottage. A pet friendly place on the gorgeous Englishman River. located? > Situated by the ocean, this cottage is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Top Bridge Community Park and within 9 mi (15 km) of Englishman River Falls Provincial Park and North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre. Coombs Old Country Market and Oceanside Place Arena are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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